YSU Primary Pk-5 and Primary Intervention Specialist final

REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION Youngstown State University Primary P-5 and Primary Intervention Specialist P-5 Dual License New Program Request: Youngstown State University requests authorization to offer a new baccalaureate program leading to the Ohio Primary P-5 and Primary Intervention Specialist P-5 Dual License This submission ensures program alignment with Ohio standards and requirements Profile: Youngstown State University is a public university that was founded in 1908 The university has a specific mission to help students grow intellectually, and to foster their personal, social, emotional, and career growth, as well as their capacities for lifelong learning, civic responsibility, and leadership Located in Youngstown, Ohio, the university has an enrollment of more than 11,000 underbaccalaureate and over 1,000 baccalaureate students Accreditation/Authorization: Youngstown State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) until its next scheduled review in 2028 Youngstown State University’s educator preparation programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) until the next review in 2024 Metrics Reported Data (Per OAC 3333-1-05, data available and reported is limited to initial licensure and principal preparation only): Since this is a new program, there are no metrics available Recommendation: Youngstown State University’s Primary P-5 and Primary Intervention Specialist P-5 Dual License preparation program meets the Chancellor’s requirements for program approval and the State Board of Education’s minimum standards for baccalaureate level programs leading to the license Approval is recommended until the spring 2027 review cycle The Chancellor may, in his judgement, withdraw approval or require additional review if Youngstown State University fails to meet the Chancellor’s standards for educator preparation programs or receives a sanction by CAEP 25 South Front Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 phone 614.466.6000 fax 614.466.5866 web www.OhioHigherEd.org End of Comment Period: Monday, January 18, 2021 at 4pm No comments received, recommend approval RECOMMENDATION The Associate Vice Chancellor of P-16 Initiatives has verified that this institution has met the standards and requirements of the Ohio Department of Higher Education 2/22/2021 Krista Maxson, Associate Vice Chancellor of P-16 Initiatives Date APPROVAL 3/8/2021 Randy Gardner, Chancellor Date 25 South Front Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 phone 614.466.6000 fax 614.466.5866 web www.OhioHigherEd.org ... has met the standards and requirements of the Ohio Department of Higher Education 2/22/2021 Krista Maxson, Associate Vice Chancellor of P-16 Initiatives Date APPROVAL 3/8/2021 Randy Gardner,